Police tighten safety in Madrid as Champions League group stage kicks off
Actual Madrid vs Marseille: All Eyes on Mbappe, All Concentrate on Safety
Olympique de Marseille supporters have been handed strict directions forward of Tuesday’s Champions League conflict with Actual Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu.
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Actual Madrid’s confronted Marseille 4 instances within the Champions League successful each encounter. Their final assembly dates again to the 2009 /10 season.
Safety measures for Marseille followers
Round 4000 away followers are anticipated and Spanish police stay on excessive alert resulting from Marseille’s troubled historical past in Spain together with violent incidents towards Atletico Madrid followers again in 2008.
Marseille’s warned its touring supporters of extreme restrictions. Followers should collect at designated assembly level at 3 pm GMT.
earlier than heading to the stadium. Solely small baggage with out massive straps, buckles or outsized energy banks, shall be allowed. Entry requires each ticket and ID checks guaranteeing precise title matches. Based on RMC Sport.
The conflict marks the return of the Champions league with Actual Madrid aiming to start strongly after final season’s quarterfinal exit to Arsenal.
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Xabi Alonso’s aspect leads La liga with 4 straight wins boosted by Kylian Mbappe’s explosive kind. The French ahead has scored 10 objective in 16 earlier assembly with Marseille and is anticipated to be the principle menace once more.
Recreation kicks off Tuesday at 6:00 pm GMT.